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2016 IUCN Advisory Mission to Sagarmatha National Park

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CreatorBruce Jefferies Last edited by: Barbara Thomson

AuthorBruce Jefferies Last edited by: Barbara Thomson

DateMay 2016 Last edited by: Barbara Thomson

DescriptionFrom 1 to 10 May 2016, Bruce Jefferies lead an IUCN Advisory Mission visited the World Heritage property of Sagarmatha National Park, in order to provide advice on a number of issues, including the Kongde View Resort, tourism management, waste management, and other issues. Based on previous experience, including World Heritage assignments in other locations, the mission took a precautionary approach. This included efforts to cover a lot of issues and to anticipate and address the significant number of threats and problems that are impacting on the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property.
On many occasions, during both formal and informal consultations, the term “best of the best” was applied. This expression was an integral part of the mission’s efforts to clearly share and articulate the special nature of the property, and its position as an internationally significant site. This concept was based on the notion that “maintenance of the property’s OUV is a primary protected area management function”.
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Mission Team leader Bruce Jefferies (centre) with UNESCO staff (to right) at meeting with locals, held at SNP headquarters, May 2016.

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CollectionBruce Jefferies Story - A Life in Conservation Last edited by: Barbara Thomson

Management Plans and Park Resource Reports Last edited by: Barbara Thomson

PersonBruce Jefferies Last edited by: Barbara Thomson

International ParkSagarmāthā National Park Last edited by: Barbara Thomson

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